This skill continues to develop as they grow. Midline crossing is also required when washing your body, putting on lotion, and getting dressed.įor kids, crossing the midline typically starts around age two. You cross your midline when you put on your seatbelt or turn the steering wheel for a sharp turn. The important part to note, is that the trunk stays still – the body does not twist – as the arm reaches across the middle. When a child crosses midline, their hand will reach across this imaginary line to the other side of the body. This line divides the body into left and right sides. Picture an imaginary line that goes from the top of the head through the nose, neck, chest, and belly button. Midline crossing, or crossing the midline, is when a person’s arm or leg crosses the middle of the body to the other side. He gave me one of those looks, shook his head, and started his homework. OT-Mom relief… he effectively crossed his midline without rotating his trunk! I carefully analyzed his body position and arm movements as he grabbed it. Of course, I placed it back down on his left side to have him reach for it again… with his right hand, per mom’s request. The OT in me thought, “Oh no, he’s not crossing midline! He should have reached across the middle of his body with his right hand to get his pencil!” He picked it up with his left hand and transferred it to his right hand at the middle of his body. His response, “Because it was sitting there!” (on the left side) I remember the confusion on my son’s face when I asked why he picked up his pencil with his left hand. They’re great for all developing brains, bodies and eyes! These occupational therapy midline crossing activities are quick and easy to use.
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